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There really is something more enjoyable about grabbing a bargain at the market than flashing the credit card down the Champs Elysees!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16481 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16477 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16477 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16456
Climb up the hill around the lake, up to the view point. Now the real secret: if you happen to be there on August 30th at about 8.20pm, you'll see the sun setting right behind the Sacre Coeur and the Montmartre hill, now that's a view that will stay with you for a while.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16456 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16446 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16446 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16440
Alternatively, at Pyrenees, turn right on to Avenue Simon Bolivar and head for the surreal, landscaped Parc des Buttes Chaumont (19th Arr), complete with its own mountain, waterfall, temple and an incredible view of the Sacre Couer.

To finish the day, head to restaurant Au Pied du Sacre Couer, for fine yet inexpensive French cooking (metro Lamarck-calaincourt, 18th Arr).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16440 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16396 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16396 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16388 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16388 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16384 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16384 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16367
The internal courtyards, lined with Andalusian mosaics, are offset by dark eucalyptus and cedar trim. The mosque's adjoining cafe and restaurant, serves excellent north African cuisine such as couscous, tajine and sweet mint tea to all.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16367 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16311
From Eurostar to hotel in half an hour. It's a great area too, many good restaurants and walking distance to the Ile de Paris, Louvre, Marais - well everywhere really. Very friendly and well designed hotel - just a gem.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16311 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16305
It has two floors packed with stylish but wearable designs by young French designers and is unbelievably cheap! The shop has a tea room and small gallery where you can relax with your bags - inevitably full of clothes you have just bought. Tucked away at the end of Rue des Mauvais Garcons (street of the naughty boys) in the heart of gay Paris – this boutique is well-behaved wallet-pleasing fun.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16305 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16302 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16302 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16300 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16300 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16289
The night I went there was a bal musette, and these are organised on a monthly basis, among an interesting programme of old, new and live music - some partygoers dressed for the occasion to add to the ambience, but if you hadn't, you didn't feel out of place.

The atmosphere was lively, with a fantastic sense of enjoyment and fun. People of all ages danced together and it was a treat to watch and be part of something reflecting the spirit of Paris.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16289 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16236 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16236 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16221 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16221 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16217 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16217 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16207 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16207